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13th ANNUAL NIH VIRTUAL CAREER SYMPOSIUM MAY 8, 2020 #NIHCareerSym2020
The 13th Annual NIH Career Symposium provides an online resource to take time to focus on your career. The coronavirus pandemic has upset both our personal and professional lives. In a ray of good news, this virtual symposium is designed to give you hope and guidance to plan your career. Whether you have chosen your path or are looking for your perfect career, we hope you can gather information to position yourself to be a competitive candidate in any career path that you choose. On May 8 you will be able to learn about the highlights (and low-points) of different careers, how to make yourself a competitive candidate, and how to navigate your transition into a job. Sessions will be both live and recorded, presenting panels and interviews, and everything will be archived. You can return to the content anytime to explore a new career or refresh your memory on a topic. Start your event with a welcome from the OITE and comments from Dr. Francis Collins, Director of the NIH. Then choose your own career adventure: LIVE PANELS ON MAY 8, THEN ARCHIVED ON THE OITE YOUTUBE PAGE: Faculty Careers: An Introduction to Academia Industry Research and Development Careers Science Administration Careers Industry: Non-bench Careers RECORDED PANELS AND INTERVIEWS, ALREADY AVAILABLE ON THE OITE YOUTUBE PAGE: Faculty Careers at Teaching-intensive Schools Science Education and Outreach Careers Science Communication Careers Science Policy Careers Government Careers Industry Careers: Successfully Transitioning into Your First Job Research-intensive Careers (Non-industry) Tech Transfer Careers Careers in Curriculum Development Starting a Career in Industry Faculty Careers at a Primarily Undergraduate Institution Faculty Careers: US and Abroad THE OITE WEBSITE AND YOUTUBE PAGE ALSO CONTAIN A MYRIAD OF CAREER RESOURCES (SEE PAGES 8-9) Please follow our website, YouTube page, and Twitter account (@NIH_OITE) to keep up with new career content. The OITE wishes you the best as you move towards the right career for you.
NIH CAREER SYMPOSIUM 2020
NIH CAREER SYMPOSIUM • LIVE MAY 8, 2020 • AGENDA AT A GLANCE
TIME EVENT
12:00 pm WELCOME FROM OITE
12:15 pm MESSAGE FROM DR. FRANCIS COLLINS, DIRECTOR NIH
PANELS
12:30 pm FACULTY CAREERS: AN INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIA
1:30 pm INDUSTRY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CAREERS
2:30 pm SCIENCE ADMINISTRATION CAREERS
3:30 pm INDUSTRY: NON-BENCH CAREERS
NOTE: additional Panels available via YouTube 1PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
FACULTY CAREERS: AN INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIA
12:30pm
Explore the world of academia with panelists who have Dimitra Bourboulia, PhD
pursued research-intensive careers across a variety SUNY Upstate Medical University, Assistant Professor
of academic settings. Topics covered in this session David Sharlin, PhD
include: What are the benefits of pursuing a career in Minnesota State University, Mankato, Associate Professor
academia? What does it take to succeed? How does the Kerry Smith, PhD
higher education system in the United States work, and Clemson University, Professor and Director of EPIC
how do research-intensive positions at different types Tracie Delgado, PhD
of research institution differ? Seattle Pacific University, Associate Professor
INDUSTRY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CAREERS
1:30pm
This panel will provide an overview of careers in Dennise A. De Jesús Díaz, PhD
research and development to help you discover where Remedy Plan Therapeutics, VP Scientific Operations
your interests and skill sets might fit. Companies Samantha Yost, PhD
differ in terms of size and history, i.e., start-up vs. ReGenEx Bio, Scientist-Research and Early Development
established. They also boast different cultures and Catherine Nezich, PhD
corporate values. Biogen, Scientist II
Industry Careers - Research and Development
Matthew Meyer, PhD
Bristol-Myers Squibb, Senior Director and Head,
Discovery Pharmacology and In Vivo Biology
Industry Careers - Drug Discovery in the
Biopharma Industry
David Hackos, PhD
Genentech, Inc., Senior Scientist
2 Individual interviews are denoted in Green Shaded BoxesNIH CAREER SYMPOSIUM 2020
Speaker biographies, skill blitz slides and additional career symposium resources:
https://www.training.nih.gov/nih_career_symposium
SCIENCE ADMINISTRATION CAREERS
2:30pm
Administration determines and defines the goals of an Maile Henson, PhD
organization to help management implement strategies Duke School of Medicine,
and programs to achieve the goals. Administration Research Development Associate
includes coordination of programs and helping to set Shakira Nelson, PhD
the compass of the organization. Opportunities in AACR, Sr. Scientific Program Administrator
science administration include grants management Kristen Kindrachuk, PhD
at both funding agencies and recipient institutions University of Manitoba, Research Facilitator and
such as universities; administering research projects Business Development Officer
or training programs; and running clinical trials or Chris Case, PhD
collaborative academic studies. Leidos Biomedical Research Inc.,
Manager, Scientific Programs
INDUSTRY: NON-BENCH CAREERS
3:30pm
This panel will survey non-bench career options in the Brenna Brady, PhD
industrial setting, including positions as medical liaisons Lead Researcher, Outcomes Research, Life Sciences,
and affairs, quality control, regulatory affairs, program Value Based Care, IBM Watson Health
management, and customer service management. Kimberly Shafer-Weaver, PhD
The speakers will discuss different non-bench positions Scientific Director, Global Medical Afffairs Merck & Co, Inc
in terms of their science content, the training needed to Martha Sklavos, PhD
prepare for them, and the distinguishing features of the Senior Strategic Project Manager, U.S. Oncology
job search. Medical Affairs, Heme Franchise
Karol Szczepanek, PhD
Medical Science Liaison, AstraZeneca
Individual interviews are denoted in Green Shaded Boxes 3PANELS AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE VIA YOUTUBE
We have taped a number of panels and interviews to help you explore a diverse range of careers. Take a look at your leisure,
and see if any particular path fits your personal career needs.
Individual interviews are denoted in Green Shaded Boxes
FACULTY CAREERS: EARLY CAREER PROGRESSION
Understanding the requirements for a successful Faculty Careers: US and Abroad
transition from being a trainee to becoming an John Brognard, PhD
independent researcher is vital. Panelists from Earl Stadtman Investigator with NIH/NCI-Frederick
research-intensive institutions will share their Early Career Transition to an Academic
experiences and their advice on preparing, applying Medical Center
and interviewing for a dream academic job. Additional Joshua Gowin, PhD
discussion will focus on balancing the responsibilities University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus,
for research, teaching, and service that come with an Assistant Professor
academic position as well as balancing the job with Early Career Transition to an R2 Institution
family and life. in Academia
Jaclyn Maher, PhD
University of North Carolina Greensboro,
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
Faculty Careers: Transitioning to Your First Faculty
Dustin Hancks, PhD
UT Southwester Medical Center, Assistant Professor
FACULTY CAREERS AT TEACHING INTENSIVE SCHOOLS
Faculty in teaching-intensive post-secondary Faculty Careers at a Primarily
institutions will share their experiences and talk about Undergraduate Institution
how they chose this career path. They will also discuss Amy Hitchcock Camp, PhD
what a faculty position looks like at different types Mount Holyoke College, Associate Professor
of institutions and the challenges and rewards of Stephan Woditschka, PhD
this career. UNC Wilmington
Laurel Rodgers, PhD
Shenandoah University
Rachel Myerowitz, PhD
St. Mary’s College
Vedham Karpakakunjaram, PhD
Montgomery College
SCIENCE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH CAREERS
Science education and outreach allow scientists Christopher Williams, PhD
to promote and expand interest in and a deeper Smithsonian National Museum of African American
understanding of STEM disciplines. Education and History and Culture, STEM Education Specialist
outreach activities can also encourage young Shaheen Khurana, MS
people to consider STEM careers. Careers in this ReSet, Program Director
important field are found not only in educational Laura Martin, PhD
institutions at all levels but also in museums, Arizona Science Center, Science Museum
scientific professional societies, funding institutions, Education Consultant
and international organizations that include a focus
on health and science. Careers in Curriculum Development
Katya Vines, PhD
Manager of Curriculum Development at
the Smithsonian Science Education Center
4NIH CAREER SYMPOSIUM 2020
Speaker biographies, skill blitz slides and additional career symposium resources:
https://www.training.nih.gov/nih_career_symposium
PUBLIC HEALTH CAREERS
Public Health professionals work to prevent Lauren Houghton, PhD
disease and promote the health of the population. Assistant Professor, Columbia University Mailman School
These panelists come from both population and of Public Health
epidemiological science backgrounds, and they Wenny Lin, PhD
represent a slice of the public health career Principal Real World Data Scientist, Genentech/Roche
opportunities– at regulatory agencies, pharmaceutical Ruthfirst Ayande
companies, contract research organizations, and University of Massachusetts Amherst, PhD candidate
academic research institutes.
SCIENCE COMMUNICATION CAREERS
Science communication professionals develop, write, Abby Robinson, PhD
and manage the editorial process to disseminate University of Maryland, Asst. Dean of Communications
scientific information. Science communicators must Derek Francis, PhD
reason and think critically, understand their audiences, Cadent Medical Communications, VP Medical Director
use effective written and oral language, and be Seth Scanlon, PhD
able to connect with others. They are employed by Science Magazine, Immunology Editor
organizations including scientific and popular journals,
newspapers, radio and television outlets, biotech and
pharmaceutical companies, and non-profits.
SCIENCE POLICY CAREERS
Science policy includes both policy for science (what Sylvie Raver, PhD
science should the government fund?) and science for Associate Director, Milken Institute Center
policy (what does science tell us about the many policy for Strategic Philanthropy
issues the world faces, like the health of the oceans or Andrew Merluzzi, PhD
maternal-child health?). The panelists will describe Program Officer, National Academies of Sciences,
their careers in science policy by sharing their career Engineering, and Medicine
paths and key experiences. They will also discuss the Sarah Rhodes, PhD
diverse opportunities available in this field and the skill Health Science Policy Analyst, Office of Evaluation,
set needed to compete effectively for them. Performance and Reporting, NIH
Tyrone Spady Director, PhD
Science Policy Coordination, Collaboration,
and Reporting Division, NIH
Andrew Robertson, PhD
Global Head of Strategy, Digital and Data Sciences, Sanofi
Individual interviews are denoted in Green Shaded Boxes 5PANELS AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE VIA YOUTUBE
GOVERNMENT CAREERS
The Federal government offers a wide range of jobs Brian Janelsins, PhD
for scientists, including positions in regulatory affairs, FDA, Product Quality Team Lead
technology transfer, grants management, program Rebecca Meseroll, PhD
management/administration, food safety, science NIH/ Office of Portfolio Analysis,
policy, and science communication. Panelists will Special Advisor to the Director
discuss transitions from the bench to government Oliver Ou, PhD
positions away from the bench, the expectations and USDA, Consumer Safety Officer
regulations that apply to Federal workers, and how Delany Torres Salazar, PhD
Federal positions compare to similar jobs outside NIH/NINDS, Scientific Review Officer
the government.
INDUSTRY CAREERS: SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITIONING INTO YOUR FIRST JOB
Many research scientists consider the move from an Randi Parks, PhD
academic or government setting to industry. Panelists Abiomed, Research Scientist
will talk about the skills that should be acquired before Justin David, PhD
making the transition, and the most common hurdles Bristol Meyers Squibb, Research Investigator II
experienced at the beginning of industry careers. Anu Nagarajan, PhD
Schrödinger, Principal Scientist I
Christopher Barbour, PhD
Atrium, Data Scientist
Starting a Career in Industry
Sandra Bonne-Année, PhD
Gilead Sciences Research Scientist
RESEARCH INTENSIVE CAREERS (NON-INDUSTRY)
Non-faculty research staff from several institutions Krishna Melnattur, PhD
will discuss the appeal and drawbacks of their career Washington University in St. Louis, Staff Scientist
paths, how their current positions differ from a postdoc Alexandra O'Sick, PhD
position, and the implications of their job titles for their NIH/NIAID, Staff Scientist
investigative freedom. Amy Beaven, PhD
University of Maryland, Imaging Core Director
Laura Pascalle, PhD
University of Pittsburgh, Research Assistant Professor
6 Individual interviews are denoted in Green Shaded BoxesNIH CAREER SYMPOSIUM 2020
Speaker biographies, skill blitz slides and additional career symposium resources:
https://www.training.nih.gov/nih_career_symposium
TECH TRANSFER CAREERS
Technology Transfer connects the individuals who Nakisha Holder, PhD
generate intellectual property, i.e., novel processes or Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures,
inventions, with the business entities that will develop Associate Portfolio Director
and market it. Overall, the process involves invention Samuel E. Bish, PhD
reporting, patenting, identifying industries with a Senior Licensing and Business Development Associate for
potential interest in the invention and marketing it to Life Sciences, University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri
them, and executing business agreements.
CAREERS IN CONSULTING AND STRATEGY
A career in consulting provides PhD-level scientists the Jennifer Symonds, PhD
opportunity to solve interesting and complex problems Spherix Consulting Group, Project Manager
for a multitude of clients in the private, academic, and Michael Ferenczy, PhD
government sectors. Consultants can work in both GSK, Senior Director of Innovation Strategy
multidisciplinary and highly specialized teams in many
different environments - from large, global firms
to small, local start-ups. The speakers in this panel
will share their experiences about transitioning to a
consulting or strategy career and discuss the skills
necessary to succeed in this field.
CAREERS FOR CLINICIANS - POSTPONED UNTIL SUMMER 2020
In consultation with the clinical fellows committee, we have decided to wait to hold this panel until after the new fellows
have arrived in summer 2020. Check our website in summer for more information.
Individual interviews are denoted in Green Shaded Boxes 7THE OITE WEBSITE AND YOUTUBE PAGE ALSO CONTAIN A MYRIAD OF CAREER RESOURCES. HERE ARE SOME HIGHLIGHTS: Creating Your Job Search Documents: Guide to Résumés and Curricula Vitae Guide to Cover Letters Résumés and over Letters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AN_uN0xDeo CVs and Résumés: What Is the Difference? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlp4CwNIs7g Blog Posts on Job Search Documents: https://oitecareersblog.wordpress.com/?s=resume Building Your Network: Establishing and Maintaining Networks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ODitkpR4Ow Guide to Informational Interviews How to Network Creating Your Networking Map Using Your Networking Map The 3 Most Important Factors of a Job Search: Networking, Networking, and Networking Five Most Common Networking Excuses Interviewing: Interviewing Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jv6TkjcJLe8 Interview Decisions Made in 3-Minutes Handling Telephone Communication during Interview Season Behavioral Interviewing for Scientists Are You Ready for Video Interviews? Interviewing with Confidence Answering the Weakness Interview Question Yawnfest: Don’t Be a Boring Interviewee Illegal* Interview Questions – What They Are and How to Handle Them Interviewing Advice from the Hiring Partners’ Perspectives Negotiating Your Job Offer: Before Accepting a Job Offer Learn to Negotiate before Your Interview In Industry, It’s About More Than Just Salary The ABC’s of Negotiating Faculty Careers: Applying and Interviewing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYpABPWwP5c Basic Overview: The US Academic System Getting a Faculty Job & Getting a Faculty Job – Revisited Writing the Research Statement Writing the Teaching Statement Academic Job Search: Telephone Interviews Preparing to Negotiate an Academic Job Offer Industry Careers: An Overview of Industry Careers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOpFxg7NG6A Understanding How Businesses Are Arranged: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj5YHKgZIss Finding your Perfect Postdoc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKuNSjf0PSA First Week on the Job in Industry Where Do I Begin? Industry Careers for Scientists Science Careers in Industry: Top Ten Myths FROM THE ARCHIVE – Industry vs. Academia: Which Is Right for You? In Industry, It’s About More Than Just Salary (info on stock options) Preparing to Negotiate Non-academic Job Offers 8
NIH CAREER SYMPOSIUM 2020
Career Options:
Government Jobs for Biomedical Scientists: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNPY5k-VkgI
Blog posts on career options: Interviews with Alumni: https://oitecareersblog.wordpress.com/category/alumni-spotlight/
Check out the Newsletters from past NIH Career Symposiums: https://www.training.nih.gov/nih_career_symposium
Take Care of Yourself:
Resiliency During the job search: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmiBWkqFDe0
More videos and resources on the OITE website can be found at https://www.training.nih.gov/nih_resources
OITE YouTube Page:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQHo_QnuBxdfcsRy4INGGw
SYMPOSIUM ORGANIZERS
SYMPOSIUM PLANNING COMMITTEE
Conlan, Lori (OITE) (Chair) Hossain, Sharmin (NIA)
Newell-Hunt, Jacqueline (OITE) (Co-Chair) Huang, Xin (NHGRI)
Naranjo Erazo, Andrea (OITE) Hupalo, Sofiya (NIGMS)
Adams, Gregory (NHLBI) Kratzmeier, Sabina (NCI)
Agarwal, Supreet (NCI) Kumar, Jyotsna (NIDDK)
Burton Okala, Aisha (NICHD) Li, Mengying (NICHD)
Bylicky, Michelle (NCI) O'Connor, Sydney (NCI)
Casiano-Matos, Jennifer (NIAID) Peeney, David (NCI)
Doucet-O'Hare, Tara (NINDS) Prakash, Pragya (NIDCD)
Fenimore, John (NCI) Vezina, Amelie (NINDS)
Greer, Kisha (NINR) Wu, Alex (NCI)
Hauserman, Janelle (NINDS)
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trainees to develop advanced communication and collaboration skills early in their scientific career.
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